Party of one: Man boards plane, realizes he's the only passenger on the aircraft

A man recently found himself in a unique situation when he boarded a flight from Cleveland, Ohio to Washington D.C. To his surprise, he was the only passenger on the plane. The incident occurred during a time when air travel has been greatly affected by the ongoing pandemic.

The man, Vincent Peone, documented the empty flight on social media and shared a video of his solo experience, even getting to sit in the cockpit for takeoff. The flight attendants on board made sure to treat him like a VIP, even announcing his status as the only passenger over the intercom.

Although an empty flight may seem like a dream come true for some, it highlights the challenges the airline industry is facing due to COVID-19. With a drastic decrease in air travel, airlines are struggling to generate revenue and keep employees on the job. Many flights are operating with significantly fewer passengers or are being cancelled altogether.

While a lonesome flight may be a novel experience for some, it serves as a reminder of the impact the pandemic has had on the travel industry. The hope is that with vaccines becoming more available, air travel can soon return to a more normal state.